PlanSwift vs ProEst
Head-to-head comparison of PlanSwift and ProEst for US contractors. Pricing, features, pros, and cons.
Last updated: May 2026
TL;DR
PlanSwift costs $1,595/yr per user — you know the price upfront and it works offline. ProEst has custom pricing and requires a sales call, but packs a massive cost database and ERP integrations for complex commercial bids. Pick PlanSwift for straightforward takeoff work; ProEst for enterprise estimating.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PlanSwift | ProEst |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $133 | Custom |
| Overall Rating | ||
| Free Trial | Yes | Yes |
| Core Features | ||
| Estimating | ||
| Digital Takeoff | ||
| Scheduling | — | — |
| Project Mgmt | — | — |
| Business Tools | ||
| CRM | — | |
| QuickBooks | — | |
| Reporting | ||
| Proposals | — | |
| Advanced | ||
| Mobile App | — | — |
| Inventory | — | — |
| BIM | ||
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Pricing verified as of April 2026. Features based on vendor documentation.
PlanSwift
Count materials straight from PDF blueprints — no more printing plans and using a highlighter
See Pricing & Features →ProEst
Our PickMassive construction cost database — you're not typing in material prices by hand
Get ProEst Demo →Pricing verified as of May 2026.
Annual Cost by Team Size
Monthly prices don't tell the whole story. Here's what you'll actually pay per year.
| Software | 1 Tech | 3 Techs | 5 Techs | 10 Techs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlanSwift | $1,595/yr | $4,785/yr | $7,975/yr | $15,950/yr |
| ProEst | Custom | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Annual costs calculated from vendor pricing as of April 2026. Prices may vary.
Pros and Cons
PlanSwift
Pros
- +Count materials straight from PDF blueprints — no more printing plans and using a highlighter
- +Works offline — no internet needed on a job site with bad cell signal
- +Annual license at $1,595/yr — you know your cost for the whole year
- +Good fit for electrical, roofing, and flooring contractors doing takeoff-heavy work
Cons
- −Windows only — if you use a Mac or need mobile access, you're out of luck
- −No scheduling, no CRM, no project management — it's takeoff and estimating, period
- −$1,595/yr upfront is a big check to write, and updates/phone support require separate renewal fees
ProEst
Pros
- +Massive construction cost database — you're not typing in material prices by hand
- +Plugs into Sage, QuickBooks, and major ERPs without custom work
- +BIM and plan takeoff built in — handles commercial blueprints that Excel can't
- +Built for complex commercial and industrial bids with multiple trades
Cons
- −Custom pricing means a sales call — no way to see costs upfront
- −Overkill if you run a 1–10 person shop doing residential work
- −No mobile app — you can't check a bid from the job site
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose PlanSwift if...
- Solo estimators and small teams doing takeoff-heavy residential or light commercial work
- Contractors who want transparent, flat pricing — $1,595/yr per user, no sales call needed
- Teams that work in areas with unreliable internet — PlanSwift is desktop-only and runs offline
Choose ProEst if...
- Commercial and industrial GCs with dedicated estimating departments running Sage or QuickBooks
- Companies that need a massive construction cost database with regional pricing instead of manual entry
- Teams already in the Autodesk Construction Cloud ecosystem — ProEst integrates natively
Our Verdict
ProEst edges out PlanSwift with a higher overall rating (4.4/5 vs 4.3/5). If you're a general contractor with a enterprise team, go with ProEst. Need digital takeoff? Consider PlanSwift instead.
Try both free trials before committing — but start with ProEst. It scored higher in our hands-on testing.
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Marcus Webb
Lead Reviewer & Construction Tech Analyst
Marcus spent 8 years working with general contractors and trade businesses before focusing on construction technology. He has personally tested 30+ estimating and project management tools with real project data.
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